so i seen a cub on craigslist for 125 bucks. i offered 75 bucks. went and got it, obviously, who wouldnt? it has high low range factor lights hydro lift and it looks like some kind of lift on the back. i tried to start it, the belt was so tight on the starter gen it could barely move. so i figure sometime tomorrow i might get it running. think i got a good deal on her?

Great score. Is the battery charged good? How about grounds, are they clean? Does the motor turn over okay by hand? Try turning starter over without the belt. Starter may need new brushes & bushings. If you have a voltmeter, hook to battery while trying to start. May be a weak cell in battery.

lol i almost wanna get it running and use it now lol. theres wires cut on the wire harness. 2 orange wires. i can figure out where they go to. theres wire disconnected. but thats the fun of buying a tractor.

whats the weird knob thing in the center by my hi low selector?:confuse: also where would my light switch be?

That's not a knob,it's a Breather for the Hi/Lo Gear box.Headlight switch should be Up under the dash on the left side of the dash tower when your sitting on the seat.

Well if you part it out,the Hydro Lift pump with cylinder,Headlight panel with switch,Sleeve hitch and Creeper gear will get you around $500 give or take a few bucks.The rest of the tractor with deck should sell for $200-300 if you can make it run.